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How to acquire and develop mental Focus

Posted by arem on Sunday November 15, 2009 @02:03AM
from the self-post dept.

I have a problem, I'm learning how to program (C/Python -- keep the URLs coming!) but, find that I cannot focus very much on documentation that I read on either topic; instead I'd rather watch television, or sneak glances at IRC; etcetera, how do you achieve complete mental focus? Having motivation is one thing, having a constant will to study, is another.Thanks

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Re:The Most Unusual (and Best) Computer Language Book I've Ever Seen. on Sunday March 22, 2009 @02:00PM (#527259)
Indeed, Graham's prose is very clear and simple to incorporate.
Re:The Most Unusual (and Best) Computer Language Book I've Ever Seen. on Sunday March 22, 2009 @01:58PM (#527256)
I think it's rubbish. Probably just fine for a complete novice into program design, but utter rubbish to learn anything substantial from.